26-05-2025
Taps Across America 2025
LAS VEGAS ( KLAS ) – There are different ways to honor the men and women who've given their lives in service to our country
Traditionally, it's the playing of Taps at military services.
Sometimes there's what's known as 'Echo Taps' with two trumpeters, making the tribute even more emotional.
Gary Cordell and Larry Ransom founded the non-profit TAPPS Nevada in 2014 to make sure taps is played in person.
Last year on 8NewsNow, Ransom told our Kamari Esquerra:
'If you've ever been to a military funeral, most times a fallen veteran will get taps via a recording (a hidden speaker inside a trumpet). We want to restore the long-held tradition of a live professional quality trumpeter to perform taps at military funerals and other veteran services.'
And that's all great.
But there may be something even greater. CBS News 'On The Road' Correspondent Steve Hartman:
'We started Taps Across America as a way to safely commemorate Memorial Day during the pandemic.'
Anyone who plays any instrument is encouraged to take part
Hartman explains how it works:
'At precisely 3 o'clock (whatever time zone you're in), musicians from all 50 states play taps in what's turned out to be one of the largest musical tributes of all time. Roughly 20,000 soloists all playing in harmony. In a country too often divded, this is the call we all can answer. So, if you play – whatever you play – please join us for Taps Across America.
Thanks to all who take part in this great program.
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